7 Fascinating Events For Valentine’s Weekend In East Texas

(East Texas) The weekend of love is here! It's Valentine's weekend. You're either going to love it, despise it, or feel indifferent towards it. For those who are going to love it, I sure hope you have your reservations made, your Valentine's gifts bought, and that your day goes off without incident. For those who despise it and need ideas to get their minds off the day, I've got you covered with some ways to pass the time.

I'm looking forward to going to the grocery store on Sunday afternoon, like I do every Sunday, to hopefully buy some leftover Valentine's candy on sale! Jelly beans or conversation hearts, not so much chocolate. I'll leave that for someone else.

Any outdoor plans you have for Saturday will need to be moved indoors. Looks like it's going to be raining for most of the day, but Sunday is going to be beautiful.

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Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas.

For more information or to purchase tickets for the ticketed events we’ve listed, click or tap the event name to go to their official page.

Intimate Doom: A Killer Valentine's Date Night

Friday and Saturday
990 Post Oak Rd - Kilgore

A different activity for you on Valentine's Day. The Imminent Doom Haunted House has received a Valentine's overlay, becoming the Intimate Doom haunted house. You and your scare squad will check into a terrifyingly sketchy roadside honeymoon motel, outrun bloodthirsty chainsaw maniacs, find your way out of our romantically candlelit asylum, and if you are unlucky enough. This is a ticketed event.

Vampira's Curse @ Doc Wilkes House of Horrors

Friday and Saturday
1228 Market St - Longview

A horrifying experience awaits you and your date this Valentine's weekend. Doc’s house has been taken over by blood thirsty vampires, who have come out to seek blood on this Valentine’s!! Can you make it through without being bitten??
Ringmaster Madness will be open, and you will have to make it through the darkness with only ONE glow stick! This is a ticketed event.

Run The Pines Trail - Faulkner Park

Saturday @ 8:20a
410 W Cumberland Rd - Tyler

Run the Pines Trail Series is a four-race running series in East Texas held on natural dirt and forest trails. Each event in Tyler and Longview offers 5K–20K runs/hikes and a ruck division. The third race in the series is this Saturday at Faulkner Park in Tyler, followed by the final run at Lindsey Park on March 28. Each course is hiking trail-based, with natural terrain, elevation, and unpredictable conditions. There is a registration fee for participating in this event.

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Black Beauty Ranch Tour

Saturday @ 11a
12526 CR 3806 - Murchison

The first guided tour of the year will offer some memorable experiences and unique opportunities to learn about and meet the animals that are cared for by the sanctuary staff. This is a ticketed event.

Beads and Brews Mardi Gras!

Saturday 12n-10p
138 N Mound St - Nacogdoches

It's Mardi Gras season! Have a great time enjoying the season with purple and green beer, Mardi Gras music, and food! The fun is happening at Fredonia Brewery and Chambers Smokehouse in Nacogdoches.

Arts In The Park

Saturday 2p-3p
789 Park Rd 16 - Tyler

Stroll the trails of Tyler State Park, learn about nature, and then recreate what you've seen in art. The event is free to attend, but admission is required to the park.

Dueling Pianos: The Killer Keyz

Saturday 7p-9p
209 E Tyler St - Athens

This top-rated dueling piano show has been entertaining audiences for more than 17 years. The show is a high-energy audience participation event with live performances. This is a ticketed event, which is still available.

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